Nicole Auerbach explains how the expanded 24-team field for the College Football Playoff reignites passion for the postseason, gives coaches more job security, incentivizes strong non-conference slates and much more.
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2026 Notre Dame football schedule on NBC & Peacock
| Week | Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun., Sept. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Notre Dame 41, Wisconsin 13 (Highlights) | NBC, Peacock |
| 2 | Sat., Sept. 12 | 3:30 p.m. | Notre Dame 52, Rice 0 (Highlights) | NBC, Peacock |
| 3 | Sat., Sept. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Notre Dame 27, Michigan State 10 (Highlights) | NBC, Peacock |
| 6 | Sat., Oct. 10 | 3:30 p.m. | Stanford at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
| 10 | Sat., Nov. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Miami at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
| 11 | Sat., Nov. 14 | 3:30 p.m. | Boston College at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
| 12 | Sat., Nov. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | SMU at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
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Five of Notre Dame’s touchdowns were of 30-or-more yards.
Live coverage begins at 3:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
College football is back with all of its wildness and drama.
Wisconsin hung around for a while in this one as a three-touchdown underdog before Notre Dame outscored the Badgers 28-3 in the second half.
As two historic midwestern powers, there is plenty that binds the Fighting Irish and the Badgers.
Live coverage begins at 7:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry give their predictions for the 2026 college football season.
The Irish will bring a Packers-inspired look to Lambeau Field as the venue hosts just its third college football game ever.
NBC Sports and Peacock will be the home for some big-time matchups over their seven Notre Dame games.
Reyna Scott scored 20 points off the bench and No. 9 Louisville pulled away from No. 23 Notre Dame for its 10th straight victory, 79-66 on Thursday night.
